Image description
The view from the summit of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne shows the hotel complex nestled among snow-covered rocks above a thick layer of fog. A clear blue sky contrasts with the wintry mountain landscape.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'897 × 5'845 px (22.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
A focal length of 15 mm was used to capture the vastness of the mountain landscape. The ISO 100 setting and shutter speed of 1/640 s ensure a clear image in bright daylight, while the aperture of f/5.6 maintains sharpness across the scene.
- Use a wide-angle lens for mountain panoramas to include both the foreground and the distance of the fog.
- Select a low ISO value to achieve high image quality and minimal noise in bright light.
- Pay attention to exposure when photographing snow, as bright surfaces can influence the light meter.